United
States gospel artiste Michael W. Smith will headline the Crossline Music
Worship Festival slated for Harare in August.
The
Grammy Award-winning musician is billed to share the stage with another top US
gospel artiste, Nicole C. Mullen, who has performed at sold out concerts in
Harare in the last two years.
Three shows have been scheduled for August
24, 25 and 26 in the ceremonial home of gospel music -- the Harare Gardens.This
year, the festival is expected to move a notch up as the revered man of song,
three-time Grammy winner and platinum seller reaches out to his fans up close
and personal.
Pastor
Herman Chimusoro of Crossline Music and Video, who is organizing the concerts,
was over the moon that at last,
Michael Smith was heading to Zimbabwe for "not to
be missed" exalting performances.
"As we speak now we have a contract
with Michael W. Smith and negotiations are still underway with R&B
superstar Nicole C. Mullen to return
to Zimbabwe for yet another music romance and spiritual upliftment." He,
however, could not give more details on the concert saying preparations were on
course.
The "My Redeemer" hitmaker had a
time of her life when she first came to Harare in 2010 and her visit ignited
excitement within gospel circles.
Following the success of her debut concert,
Nicole made a welcome return to Harare where she graced the "Action
2011", which was organised by Celebration Centre. She was accompanied by
her husband David, her children as well as her parents.
At the concert which was held at the
Borrowdale Race Course just opposite the Celebration Centre, Nicole sprang a
surprise when she belted the crowd favourite "My Redeemer" in Shona,
much to the delight of the fans.
But this year, all eyes will be on
contemporary Christian musician Michael
W. Smith. SOURCE
